Course(s) Offered: Logistics, Supply Chain ManagementCourse Level: Graduate (masters)Provider: Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC)Country to Study in: SpainScholarship Description
Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) offers a number of scholarships through its self-funded MIT Zaragoza Scholarship Program for all admitted students for the academic year 2018-2019. The MIT - Zaragoza African Supply Chain Professional Scholarships is specifically for students from the African region.

Zaragoza Logistics Center and the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program will award scholarships for candidates from Africa who can show an extraordinary potential for leadership and professional success within the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. ZLC provides for the students of the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.

Through this scholarship, ZLC hopes to attract outstanding future leaders who can make a vital contribution to filling the capacity gap in Africa for well-trained supply chain and logistics professionals.

Eligibility
Scholarships are awarded only to students who have been admitted to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program through ZLC‘s regular admissions procedure.

The applicants should display exceptional academic achievement and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursuing a career in SCM and Logistics. Furthermore, to be eligible, candidates must comply with the following criteria:

African citizenship.

Granted admission to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.

Completion of a four year undergraduate program equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.

Professional excellence with a background or experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, or exceptional academic achievement.

Competitive GRE or GMAT score. Exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated strong professional and/or academic achievement in completing a college degree – including some quantitative training and evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language.

Fluency in English, competitive IELTS or TOEFL score – exceptions may be granted to individuals who have demonstrated evidence of advanced verbal and written proficiency in the English language. Furthermore, the ability to speak French is a plus.

Selection Criteria:
Competition for the ZLOG scholarships is intense and highly competitive. The candidate will be chosen on the basis of the following criteria:

Preference will be given to candidates with background or work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (25%)

Financial need (20%)

Academic merit as according to academic records (20%)

Essay explaining why the candidate should be awarded with the scholarship (to be filled out in the Application Form) (20%)

Quality of the proposal: presentation, writing, punctuality in the application, etc. (5%) Applicants will be notified by e-mail of the outcome. The scholarship holder will receive an award letter.

Eligible groups
Citizens of African countries

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
These are FEE REDUCTION awards

Scholarship benefits
ZLC will award a number of scholarships consisting of reduction in tuition for the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program, which currently amounts to €24,000.

The reduction will depend on the applicant’s academic achievements and distinctive personal accomplishment in addition to an interest in pursuing a career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The available scholarships are:

The scholarship will not include other costs such as the administrative fees, living or travel expenses to Zaragoza or to Boston for the international exchange.

Method of Application
Candidates must fulfill all of the above-mentioned requirements and submit by e-mail one copy of the following documents to the ZLC Financial Aid Office:

Application Form: Each scholarship applicant will fill out the scholarship application form, including the following: a statement describing their economical situation, an essay explaining their reasons for applying for the scholarship, their interests, aptitudes, career plans, etc.

Income Statement: Copy of the current employment contract, the most recent pay slip or other official document that can account for the last salary received. (Not applicable for applicants who are currently full-time students).

Copy of Passport

Résumé

Acceptance Letter: Copy of the acceptance letter to the MIT-Zaragoza Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG) program.

PLEASE NOTE:Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) is a research institute established by the Government of Aragon in Spain in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Zaragoza. Founded in 2003, the ZLC campus is located in the heart of PLAZA, the largest logistics park in the southwest of Europe that serves as a working laboratory to transfer new knowledge and working practices.

Application Deadline: 15 April 2018Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans)